Weather alert: tornado warning issued for Dutchess County

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a tornado warning until 5:30 p.m. for "extreme northeastern Dutchess County," along with portions of Columbia County, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

A tornado was spotted at 4:52 p.m. in Copake, Columbia County, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is heading north and west, in the direction of Great Barrington and beyond.

The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement, according to the National Weather Serivce. If a basement is not available, shelter should be sought on the lowest floor of a building, in an interior hallway or closet. Stay away from windows.

The National Weather Service has also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Dutchess and Ulster counties until 9 p.m.

There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with damaging winds being the primary threat, according to the Weather Service.

The storm is expected to move west to east at 20 to 25 miles per hour. An additional round of thunderstorms is possible Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Weather Service.

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Weather alert: tornado warning issued for Dutchess County

From the Poughkeepsie Journal:The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a tornado warning until 5:30 p.m. for 'extreme northeastern Dutchess County,' along with portions of Columbia County,

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